SolidWorks Simulation ships with a series of validation sets. The "SOLIDWORKS Simulation Static Verification Problems" compare the results obtained by SolidWorks Simulation to theoretical textbook values or prior FEA studies.
Requirements for lethal service are scattered through VIII-1, the code cases, interpretations and PTB-4. Here they are all in one place.
We design spreader bars like this to move our customer's vessels. A common variation is to have multiple bottom lifting locations for different size vessels.
a sample flange is calculated using ASME Appendix 2 methods and by finite element analysis (FEA) to illustrate the application of the loads and show the resulting stresses.
This sample vessel is a collection of less common design features: large nozzles, swing bolt covers, cone discontinuities, use of bar stock for nozzles and sanitary ferrules in vessels.
The area replacement rules in the ASME code books determine how to handle nozzle calculations.
The stresses around a nozzle located in a cylindrical shell are not the same in all directions. If a non-round nozzle is oriented in the correct direction, ASME allows us to take advantage of this.
Table UW-12 provides 8 types of welds with appropriate efficiencies to use when differing levels of radiography is applied. Confusion exists when trying to determine if a single welded circ weld in a small vessel is type 1 or type 3. Our answer...
The IID book provides many rows of stress properties for one grade of stainless steel pipe. Line items welded, seamless, low, high and regular carbon and high and low stress. How to choose the correct row?
Registered fittings for Canadian use need to be made from certified materials but if they are not listed in a North American standard then adoption is required. When this is allowed and how it is applied is discussed, along with the pitfalls.
